People Marketing is recruiting for an enthusiastic, creative Womenswear Wovens Designer to join a rapidly growing global apparel business renowned for producing exceptional quality products.

The business is passionate about product and is looking to attract like-minded individuals who thrive on creativity, innovation, and developing commercially successful collections.  The role can be worked on a hybrid basis; however, the ideal candidate will be based in the East Midlands area and able to work from the Derbyshire office at least three days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact.

This is a permanent, full-time position offered on a self-employed basis.

Womenswear Wovens Designer – The Role:

• Researching trends, creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, and original seasonal themes and collections
• Design commercial, trend-driven collections or key pieces tailored for customers or to fit customer brief.
• Creating clear and detailed specs/CADs/tech packs for the factories
• Assist the design process
• Liaising with factories and overseas offices
• Attend design meetings, building strong relationships with retail customers
• Inspiration, sourcing and development trips abroad
• Attend design meetings and oversee sample development.
• Oversee the UK showroom and booking in of samples
• Other ad-hoc duties.

 
Womenswear Wovens Designer – The Person:

• Located within the Derbyshire / Midlands area.
• At least 3 years' experience in womenswear design
• Educated to degree level in Fashion
• Creative and trend-driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
• Flexible and able to travel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player with a positive and helpful attitude, and able to build relationships
• Skilled in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Willingness to travel for buyer presentations, monthly meetings, and to visit offshore production.